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Auction: 19045 - The Philatelic Collectors' Series Sale
Lot: 236

(x) Burma
1856 (30 Mar.) entire from Akyab to London, bearing 1854 1a. Die I (just clear at top to large margins) and 1855 8a. on blued paper, both tied by "B/5" obliterator, showing framed "india paid" (additionally tying the 1a.), arrival Paid c.d.s. (14.5) and, on reverse, clear "akyab/p.o." double-ring d.s. with Dacca and Calcutta transit datestamps, all in red; some light discolouration around adhesives, the 1a. crossed by pressed horizontal filing crease and small piece missing from reverse, nevertheless a very rare mixed-issue franking. Photo

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Estimate
£1,800 to £2,200

Starting price
£1400